English to Afrikaans Meaning :: mayhem

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Noun(1) the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person(2) violent and needless disturbance

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(1) Those still in the city described deserted streets and mayhem in the shops as people tried to stock up on essentials.(2) High spirits often get out of control and lead to violence and mayhem .(3) Police say they are winning the war against violent drunks who cause mayhem in the West End of the city at weekends.(4) It's a slow boat ride that weaves though the darkness amidst illuminated animatronic scenes of pirate mayhem .(5) Rebels advanced on the capital which erupted in anarchy and mayhem as armed gangs looted and fought each other on the streets.(6) Even while behind bars they seem capable of causing maximum mayhem .(7) Both leaders know they are not just dealing with the mayhem on the streets: they have to keep their backs covered as well.(8) Nothing adds up or makes sense and the plot descends into complete mayhem and rage.(9) During these times of course registration mayhem you undoubtedly curse the evil that is voice mail.(10) Some astute observers foresaw the emerging mayhem , but solid evidence took time to accrue.(11) But to go from the legal mayhem of rugby union to illegal violence is a small step indeed.(12) Lush disco arrangement and harsh synth lines collide into dancefloor mayhem .(13) The funny climax, shot against the picturesque sand dunes of Dubai, is a mix of madness and mayhem .(14) complete mayhem broke out(15) On two large screens there was distorted video footage of mayhem and destruction.(16) They have issues boiling away inside and their only outlet is to cause mayhem in the streets.

Synonyms

Noun

1. chaos ::

chaos

2. disorder ::

wanorde

3. havoc ::

verwoesting

4. bedlam ::

gekke

6. tumult ::

rumoer

7. uproar ::

oproer

8. turmoil ::

onrus

9. commotion ::

oproer

10. all hell broken loose ::

alle hel gebreek los

11. maelstrom ::

maalstroom

12. trouble ::

moeilikheid

13. disturbance ::

versteuring

14. confusion ::

verwarring

15. riot ::

oproer

16. anarchy ::

anargie

17. violence ::

geweld

18. insanity ::

waansin

19. madness ::

waansin

20. madhouse ::

malhuis

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